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Rosanna

VIC 3084 • Greater Melbourne

8,616
Population (2021)
$115,076
Median Household Income
3.37 km²
Area
$421/wk
Median Rent
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About Rosanna

Rosanna is an established leafy suburb in Melbourne's north-east, located just 12 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Banyule. With a population of around 8,600, it occupies a picturesque setting on the fringe of the Yarra Valley green belt. Named after Elizabeth Anna Rose, wife of early settler James Watson who established Rose Anna Farm here in 1840, the suburb has evolved from farmland into one of Melbourne's most desirable middle-ring residential areas.

Rosanna is renowned for its beautiful parklands, heritage architecture and tree-lined streets with generous homes. The suburb benefits from excellent public transport via the modernised elevated Rosanna station, quality schools, and a village shopping strip along Lower Plenty Road and Beetham Parade. It attracts families and professionals who value the combination of leafy suburban character, strong community feel and convenient city access.

Rosanna falls under postcode 3084 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3084
Urban Area
Heidelberg
LGA / Council
Banyule
Federal Electorate
Jagajaga
State Electorate
Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.74°, 145.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.37 km²
Elevation
64m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Rosanna for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$1.37M
24 sales · ▼ 9.6% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$774K
27 sales · ▼ 20.6% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,482
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

10 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Heidelberg
1.5 km
18 min
Macleod
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 548 — Heidelberg to Doncaster Shoppingtown 25 min
  • 517 — Eltham to Northland SC 15-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
25-30 min to Flinders Street
By Car (Peak)
35-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ New elevated station opened 2018 with improved accessibility and 241 parking spaces

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Village shops, train station, parks and schools accessible on foot; hilly terrain in parts

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Banyule Local Government Area, which contains Rosanna. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
459.6 / 100k
2yr Up 75.2% 10yr Down 29.4%
Motor vehicle theft
296.4 / 100k
2yr Up 128.6% 10yr Up 21.1%
Non-FV assault
215.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 14.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.5 / 100k
2yr Down 67.5% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
1,068.9 / 100k
2yr Up 108.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Banyule →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,498
Census 2021
8,616
▲ 1.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$38,688
Personal Income 2021
$50,648
▲ 30.9% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$50,648 / yr
$974/wk
Household
$115,076 / yr
$2213/wk
Family
$149,760 / yr
$2880/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,157
Born Overseas 2,294

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 275
  • 2. Italy 272
  • 3. India 245
  • 4. England 216
  • 5. New Zealand 118
  • 6. Malaysia 83
  • 7. Sri Lanka 62
  • 8. Vietnam 53
  • 9. Greece 51
  • 10. United States 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,712
Australian 2,408
Italian 1,134
Irish 1,120
Scottish 824
Chinese 676
Indian 325
Greek 279
German 261
Croatian 112

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,021
Both parents born in Australia
3,265
Both parents born overseas
1,147
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.6%
No Religion
43.9%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
2.1%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
441 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,208 (14.0%)
15-19 years
446 (5.2%)
20-24 years
438 (5.1%)
25-34 years
936 (10.9%)
35-44 years
1,295 (15.0%)
45-54 years
1,173 (13.6%)
55-64 years
942 (10.9%)
65-74 years
759 (8.8%)
75-84 years
543 (6.3%)
85+ years
435 (5.0%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosanna known for? +

Rosanna is known for its leafy, village-like character with a local shopping strip along Rosanna Road, strong community associations, and Rosanna station on the Hurstbridge Line providing direct city access.

How far is Rosanna from Melbourne CBD? +

Rosanna is approximately 14 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD. From Rosanna station on the Hurstbridge Line, the journey to Flinders Street takes approximately 25-35 minutes.

Does Rosanna have public transport? +

Rosanna station on the Hurstbridge Line provides frequent train services to Melbourne CBD. Local bus routes also connect to surrounding suburbs including Heidelberg and Macleod.

What is the population of Rosanna? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rosanna has a population of approximately 8,616 residents, an established family suburb with above-average household income in the City of Banyule.

Is Rosanna a good place to live? +

Rosanna is highly regarded for its leafy streets, village atmosphere, direct Hurstbridge Line rail access, quality schools, and strong community character. It consistently appeals to families and professionals in Melbourne's north-east.

What is the postcode for Rosanna? +

The postcode for Rosanna is 3084.

What is the average income in Rosanna? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Rosanna is about $974 per week (around $50,600 per year). The median household income is $2,213 per week and the median family income is $2,880 per week.

What is the median house price in Rosanna? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $1,365,500, down 9.6% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $774,000, down 20.6% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Rosanna? +

The median age in Rosanna is 41. The largest age group is 35–44 (1,295 residents, around 15%). Around 24% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Rosanna a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rosanna is part of the Banyule LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Rosanna? +

In Rosanna, the median weekly rent is $421, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,482 (2021 Census).